Macaroni and Cheese

Amount     

Measure         

Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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12             

ounces           

fat-free evaporated milk

16              

ounces           

elbow macaroni

1                

small               

sweet onion -- minced

2                

cloves             

garlic -- minced

3                

tablespoons   

butter -- divided

2                

tablespoons   

Worcestershire sauce

2                

tablespoons   

Dijon mustard

2                

cups                

bread crumbs -- unseasoned

1                

cup                  

low sodium Colby cheese -- shredded

1                

cup                  

Monterey Jack cheese -- shredded

4    cups  low-sodium sharp cheddar cheese -- shredded

1                

teaspoon        

ground nutmeg

1                

tablespoon     

garlic powder

Heat oven to 350°F. Cook macaroni in boiling water per directions. Drain. Put in 2 quart casserole.
Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in large saucepan. Add onion and garlic. Cook until softened.
Add milk, Worcestershire sauce, nutmeg and mustard to saucepan. Add cheese one cup at a time and stir until melted. Add cheese sauce to macaroni in casserole dish. Mix well.
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in small fry pan. Add bread crumbs and garlic powder and stir until bread crumbs are toasted. Sprinkle on top of macaroni and cheese. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes in a 350°F oven. 

Makes 8 servings.

Per Serving: 739 Calories; 34g Fat (42.0% calories from fat); 35g Protein; 71g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 96mg Cholesterol; 505mg Sodium. Exchanges: 4 Grain (Starch); 3 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Non-Fat Milk; 5 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

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